Lagarde Dismisses Exit Rumors Amid ECB Rate Decision

ECB President Christine Lagarde has downplayed speculation about an early departure to involve herself in France's presidential campaign. The story emerges as the ECB announces a rates decision, raising questions about the stability of European monetary policy leadership during a politically sensitive period.

Byte's take

Europe's central banker just killed two birds with one stone—denying she's abandoning ship while the ECB sets rates.